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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
8
An 1908 election day described as ideal by weather and workers. Warm elements drew out voters and kept crowds energized as celebrations continued into the night. The Indian summer conditions influenced turnout and the mood of both parties.
Muscatine voters set a record with 3,883 men casting ballots, the highest tally yet, though turnout was 72 fewer than the 3,955 registered and 45 short of 4,000. Ideal weather spurred participation, mainly in wards one, two and four, while ward three lagged slightly.
An old advertisement promises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals wounds whether from razor gun or nail. The claim is guaranteed and priced at 25 cents at Havercamp’s Prescription Drug Store.
Bets on Dawson ran strong with Democrats backing Mark Walsh and Republicans placing modest wagers on a Dawson victory in Scott county. Money changed hands at several points, but takers remained limited as the political betting market shifted with each report.
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